GARFIELD MAKES SERIOUS NOISE WITH THUMPING OF JFK

LIBERTY OH- In a high-octane football clash that left fans on the edge of their seats, Garfield unleashed an awe-inspiring performance, trouncing Warren JFK with a resounding 61-26 statement victory.

**First Quarter:**
– The game kicked off with a burst of energy as Warren JFK’s Noah Elser electrified the crowd with an incredible 85-yard kickoff return for a TD at 11:45, putting the initial spotlight on JFK, leading 7-0.
– Not to be outdone, Garfield’s Deacon Sommer responded swiftly, receiving a 70-yard TD pass from Eric Geddes at 10:51. The score was now leveled at 7-7.
– JFK’s Jaylen Murray exhibited his prowess with a 5-yard run TD at 7:15, giving JFK a 13-7 lead after a missed extra point attempt.
– Garfield’s Leo Grandizio stepped up, receiving a 53-yard TD pass from Geddes at 5:17, bringing the score to 14-13 in favor of Garfield.
– JFK’s Noah Elser snagged a 39-yard TD pass from Fred Bolchalk at 1:15, though the 2-point attempt fell short. The scoreboard now displayed 19-14 in JFK’s favor.

**Second Quarter:**
– The second quarter intensified as Garfield’s Eric Geddes punched in a 1-yard TD run at 4:20. The extra point was unsuccessful, but Garfield took the lead at 20-19.
– Geddes continued to shine, securing a 5-yard TD run at 3:55. The successful extra point extended Garfield’s lead to 27-19.

**Halftime:**
– As the halftime whistle blew, Garfield held a narrow 27-19 advantage, setting the stage for a thrilling second half.

**Third Quarter:**
– Garfield emerged from halftime with unwavering determination. Deacon Sommer bolted through for a 50-yard TD run at 11:50. Although the extra point was missed, Garfield solidified their lead at 33-19.
– Leo Grandizio’s connection with Geddes continued to pay off, as he secured a 35-yard TD pass at 11:12. The successful extra point widened Garfield’s lead to 40-19.
– Grandizio wasn’t done yet, as he hauled in a 24-yard TD pass from Geddes at 6:00. The extra point was unsuccessful, but Garfield’s lead stretched to an impressive 46-19.
– Sommer continued to impress, dashing in for a 23-yard TD run at 1:00. The successful extra point pushed Garfield’s lead even further to 53-19.

**Fourth Quarter:**
– JFK’s Jaylen Murray managed a 7-yard TD run at 8:00, and the successful extra point brought JFK’s total to 26 points.
– Garfield’s Collin McGranahan ensured the final points of the game, with a 37-yard TD run at 4:00. A successful 2-point conversion sealed the deal, concluding the match with a remarkable 61-26 victory for Garfield.

**Final Score: Garfield 61, Warren JFK 26.**

With this convincing win, Garfield rides a wave of momentum into Week 3, where they are set to host Normandy. On the other hand, Warren JFK faces a formidable challenge in a road trip to take on reigning state champions South Range in their Week 3 matchup.